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Just be glad.
That is the official motto of the ladies club in my adopted hometown, printed at the top of each month's program. The New Century Club of Matfield Green was formed in 1914 by wives of the small Kansas town's leading families.
As the world was tumbling headlong toward global war, these prairie women banded together and said, "Just be glad."
Meetings rotated among members' homes, where light refreshments were served along with discussion of current events and lectures on topics ranging from science to politics to finance.
A battered box handed down from an early member contains a trove of old programs spanning a century. The programs reflect the ebb and flow of fortune in this hardscrabble town built on cattle and the railroad.
In good times, the postcard-sized booklets were produced at a local printer's shop. In lean years, the inner pages were typed by hand, mimeographed and stapled into pastel construction paper covers.
Even as the town's population dwindled from more than 200 in 1914 to 47 today, the New Century Club never died.
The club celebrated its 100th anniversary last month with a formal tea at the community center, a tin building that shares space with the volunteer fire department. My invitation arrived in the mail, printed on heavy white card stock with an embossed pearl-colored border.
It read, in part: "Dressing up is not required but please feel free to wear a dress, gloves and hat if you wish. We'll have fun!"
All the women of Matfield Green and the surrounding township (which pushes the population figure to 119) were invited to the fete, and 26 showed up. The tables were laid with pink cloths, lace runners and doilies and fine china plates and tea cups.
Sumptuous cucumber sandwiches, miniquiches, chocolate-dipped strawberries, homemade scones with fresh whipped cream, homemade blackberry jam and homemade lemon curd were served. The food was better than the high tea offerings of a London hotel where I once stayed.
I generally avoid clubs for a constellation of reasons. Foremost is a selfish desire to keep my calendar free of commitments that might interfere with spontaneous bursts of working on a story or going for a sunset drive.
Other factors include my sub-par housekeeping, which makes entertaining stressful, and an aversion to excessive likemindedness.
On the other hand, the grand dame of the New Century Club, Clara Jo Talkington, who just celebrated her 80th birthday, is one of my local heroes. Clara Jo raises a large garden and drives a pickup truck. She likes to tell people about the time she "spent the night with the Chippendales." (The male strippers once performed at our town's now-defunct bar.)
Clara Jo cooks for a monthly bingo supper in nearby Cottonwood Falls and other community events. If you want to help her unload the large pans of food, set up tables and chairs, hang decorations or wash dishes, you better show up and get working; she hates asking for help.
Clara Jo sometimes wears a T-shirt that says, "Inside this old body is a young person wondering what the hell happened." But she also has gloves and a fancy hat and a sunny disposition. She is a perfect ambassador for the town's century-old, just-be-glad brigade.
The club's longest-standing member, Betty Swift, is no less a role model. Betty, nearing 90, still farms and raises the eggs I eat, collecting them from her barn even on days when the wind is so cold it makes your face go numb.
Once Betty stopped her truck in front of my house, which I'm having re-sided, to discuss tools. "A nail gun is heavy, but boy you're glad to have one if you've ever had to bang in every nail with a hammer, let me tell you," she said.
At the tea, Betty looked like European royalty, in a knee-length scarlet dress and glamorous saucer-shaped red feathered hat.
With members like that, the New Century Club is the first social organization I've ever wanted to join. I just hope no one looks under the furniture when it's my turn to host, if I get in.
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January 12, 2015
Dear Friend and Supporter:
My sincere thanks and appreciation for supporting and coming to our FAAMCI New Year's Party held last December 27 at the Blue Bell Country Club. Thank you also for your kind letters and emails of congratulations.
Your generous support and personal involvement in our programs and activities confirm your commitment with FAAMCI. We are working hard to promote our agenda and programs to benefit our members and our Community; and bring into the next level our partnership with the Filipino Executive Council of Greater Philadelphia to which we are a member.
Soon you will receive updates from us. We also would like to hear from you and by working together, I am positive that together we can do better this year.
On behalf of the Officers and Members of FAAMCI, maraming salamat sa inyong lahat.
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Richard N. Frank, a Rose Bowl Game Hall of Fame member and honorary member of the Tournament of Roses, passed away on May 20 at his home in Pasadena. The chairman emeritus of Lawry's restaurants was 92.
Frank was the founder of the longest running pre-bowl game tradition in college football known as the "Lawry's Beef Bowl." He was a great friend and supporter of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association.
Lawry's The Prime Rib of Beverly Hills hosts each participating Rose Bowl team at their own private "Beef Bowl" event a few days before the Rose Bowl Game.
A native of Pasadena, Frank's connection to the Rose Bowl Game and the Tournament of Roses Parade goes back to 1931 when he attended his first Rose Bowl Game with his father, Lawrence Frank. One of the elder Frank's primary businesses, Van de Kamp's Holland Dutch Bakers sponsored floats in the Tournament of Roses Parade until World War II began. It was this early connection to the Rose Bowl Game and the Rose Parade that prompted Frank to affiliate his family business with the Tournament of Roses Association.
Lawry's the Prime Rib in Beverly Hills commenced its relationship with the Rose Bowl Game, the Big Ten Conference, and the Pacific Coast Conference (now Pac-12 Conference) prior to the 1957 Rose Bowl Game.
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2014 Toyota Tundra – 1794 Edition
When Toyota introduced the second generation of Tundra six years ago, many thought that the Japanese giant to conquer the American automakers in the class of larger pickups. Until that time the Japanese automaker, however, control of several important classes of models, Corolla, Camry, Prius, Tacoma and Sienna, with excellent selling Lexus models, so the next step was the class for which Americans are known. The reasons for such opinion was – 2007 Tundra was better than the U.S. representatives, the most powerful V8 engine in its class, a higher maximum towing and best behavior in curves, and a major role is played by the fact that producing Tundra pickups in the heart of American industry – Texas.
But something has not happened at least not completely. Despite the excellent sales the first year, reaching 196,000 copies, Tundra has not lived up to expectations, mainly due to the economic crisis, but also because of the information that customers are loyal pickups and rarely change the product to your favorite companies. For 2014, Toyota has improved its biggest pickup with new design changes, including a new premium model with 1794 Edition label.
2014 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition – engine
However, in terms of mechanics, customer of 2014 Toyota Tundra 1794 edition still can choose between three engines as in the past – 4.0L V6 with 270 hp, 4.6L V8 with 310 hp and the 5.7L V8 with 381 horsepower. The basic V6 model is still available with a five-speed automatic transmission, while the V8 models are available with six-speed automatic transmission. A positive feature of the new 2014 Tundra is driving behavior. Although it is a worker's pickup, the 2014 Toyota Tundra on the road behave more like a crossover with high comfort and stability even at higher speeds. Even if you tow a trailer weighing several tons, 2014 Toyota Tundra will do all the work without error. Perhaps the most attention attracted new premium version, the 1794 Edition label, which is named after the founding year ranch, on which the current Toyota factory in Texas.
2014 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition – interior
One of the biggest changes in the new 2014 Toyota Tundra's interior, which seems to be the Ford F-150 served as an inspiration. This is certainly not a fault (F-150 is the best-selling pickup in the American market) and the interior is very clear and easy to use. However, some materials are still of low quality, even at the "luxurious" models such as the Limited. On the positive side, the interior offers plenty of room for all the seats, and the choice of standard and optional equipment is very big.
2014 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition – competition
It is intended as a competitor to the Ford F-150 King Ranch and Ram 1500 Longhorn, 2014 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition provides full equipment you would envy the most luxurious Lexus. On paper, the new 2014 Toyota Tundra offers an impressive package, but again the key question since the previous generation of pickups – whether Americans are ready to move from the pickups with Ford, Chevrolet and Toyota label on the frame?
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TweakUI is a handy tool that provides more control over a wide variety of Windows settings than is available through the standard Windows XP interface. The tips are arranged into the following categories:
The Tips subsection lets you peruse the collection of Windows tips that, by default, are displayed every time you start Windows XP. These tips can be edited by opening the Registry Editor (regedit.exe) and going to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Tips.
The Policy subsection simply provides a link to the Group Policy editor discussed in Chapter 4.
Among the more interesting settings in this category are options that allow you to turn off the PC Speaker beep (which doesn't always work), selectively disable certain types of animation, and keep Windows from stealing the focus while you're working.
Move the Menu Speed control all the way to the left (Fast) to eliminate the delay when opening menus. The other options allow you to fine-tune how Windows responds to double-clicks, mouse hover, and the mouse wheel.
The settings in this category allow you to hide additional entries from the Start menu, disable the Documents history, turn off the "Shortcut to" prefix for new shortcuts, program your keyboard's navigation keys, and even revert the Search tool to the "classic" style found in Windows 2000/Me.
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This extremely useful category (see Figure D-2) lets you customize the "Places Bar" shown in most File Open and File Save dialog boxes. Just select "Custom places bar" and type your five most frequently used folders in the spaces provided.


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The Sundown Kid A Southwestern Shabbat by Barbara Bietz and illustrated by John Kanzler is a story about a Jewish family living in the Wild West. The author's note states "The setting of this story, the Wild West, has historical relevance. Many Jews settled in Western states in the 1800's and early 1900's to established businesses, schools, and synagogues. The communities were small and Jewish families were well integrated, living and working with non-Jewish families, while maintaining their religious values".
The story begins with a Jewish family's voyage via train out to the Wild West. The family left their home, close family and tight knit community to seek a more prosperous way of life. Since room was limited, the family only took their prized possessions, which were silver candlesticks, Papa's kiddish cup and Mama's big soup pot. Upon moving to the desert town, Mama wanted to keep with the tradition of making chicken soup for Shabbat on Fridays. Each week Mama made a big pot of soup, but there was always too much soup and few people. Mama would say, "Too much soup, not enough family". Week after week, Mama became sadder because she missed her family and longed for the family Shabbat dinner that she had at her previous home. The young boy in the family decided to take this manner in his own hands by inviting the members of his community including the blacksmith, the owners of the general store and the sheriff of the town. On that Friday night, three families showed up to celebrate Shabbat together and share the large pot of delicious chicken soup.
The Sundown Kid A Southwestern Shabbat is an interesting book because it not only gives a brief history of the Wild West from the perspective of a Jewish family, but also includes the lesson of joining together with your community and sharing your traditions and customs together, regardless of what religion you may be. I also enjoyed that the boy recognized his mothers feelings and instead of being passive, he became an active member of the family to help his mother feel better about their new home. This book was recognized as a Notable Book for Young Readers by the Sydney Taylor Awards Committee. To learn more about this award, click here
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And so this is my first and hopefully the last TWW (two-week-wait) for 2011. For non-TTCers, it is the two weeks that I have to wait from the day I ovulated to the day my next AF (period) will be. Some words or abbreviations I use maybe a too-much-information for some readers, but for us couples who are trying-to-conceive, that's the language we use! lol Anyway, since I started charting my BBT 4 months ago, this is the first time I got a straight red line on my chart, and not a dashed crosshairs anymore. I'm on 6dpo now and chart is looking good. My chart showed I O'd on the 28th but it feels I did on the 30th, whichever, husband and I got it covered, ha!
I think I'm more in tuned with my body this time, plus the obsession of OPKs use helped. The OPKs I ordered online came on the 29th, a day late when I badly needed it. With the package of 40pcs OPKs and 10 HPTs, Wondfo brand, which I have used 15 already. A good deal for just $10 here.
TTC- trying to conceive
AF - Aunt Flo
BBT - Basal Body Temperature
O'd - Ovulated
OPK - Ovulation Predictor Kis
HPT - Home Pregnancy Tests
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North Colorado disc golf club will host professional tournament in Greeley on April 19
April 6, 2014
Chris Thomas spiked the shovel into the earth and pulled, pushing out dirt and sweat and a little grunt.
It's not the kind of work Thomas of Windsor enjoys on a day off. In fact, it's the kind of work he does for his job, as the owner of Rocky Mountain Remodeling.
He had some concrete to pour and a stake to set and a sign to install. But he's the president of 3 Rivers Disc Golf Club, and jobs like this fall to him more often than not.
He and the vice president, Todd Krauss of Loveland, run the club because they love to play disc golf.
But it's not all shooting and sunshine, not by a long shot.
On Monday, the two were installing a sign that will show the layout of a hole and the par. You know, just like a real golf course, the two said with a smile.
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They were sprucing up the 18-hole course, which meanders through the woodsy Sheep Draw creek slithering behind the Family FunPlex, to prepare it for April 19.
That will be a big day in the club's six-year history because a Professional Disc Golf Association tournament will take place in Greeley for the first time.
The tournament will feature 90 players from all over the country. It's a big deal and they hope to get some spectators.
They want to show everyone what their sport is about, how there are different discs and strategies and how, most of all, it's not just about tossing a Frisbee around any longer.
That is, after all, the point of all this sweat.
"It is a job," Thomas said, "only you're not getting paid for it. But if you want the sport to grow, well…"
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Thomas founded the club in 2008, and he started with improvements to the Epple Park course off 4th Street and just east of 47th Avenue. The six-hole course was the only one in the area. They installed alternate locations for the holes, as a way to occasionally freshen it up, and they move the holes when the mood strikes. It was nothing radical, and yet it took some work. That, Thomas said, earned the trust of the city of Greeley.
They began walking the Sheep Draw Trail behind the FunPlex as early as 2009 and envisioned a much tougher course, one with 18 holes, hungry trees and bushes and even a water hazard in the Sheep Draw creek.
"We saw this is a really fun, challenging course," Thomas said. "This one is rugged."
They wanted a course like that for themselves, of course. That was a big reason why Thomas put the club together.
Thomas plays as a pro and he's even sponsored by Innova, a disc company that gives him equipment. He's played for 10 years.
But that, of course, meant a lot of work getting it together. Once the club had city approval for the course and where the holes would go, they hosted three fundraising tournaments.
The first was in May of 2011. They put in nine holes at first and, after raising more than $10,000, finished the course at the end of 2012. They saved "a ton" on labor, Thomas said, because they did most of the work themselves.
The course makes northern Colorado one of the prime spots for disc golf, as the club also built and maintains the Oxbow course in Windsor.
The national PDGA event on April 19 is just one example of regional players taking notice of the Greeley course.
Jeramy Salazar, 34, of Windsor, played it Monday and called it one of the better ones in the state.
"A lot of courses are wide open," Salazar said. "But this is very challenging. You've got obstacles and natural vegetation. I love it."
The course gets used every day, and the numbers are growing, Krause said, though there's no real way to measure that other than just the eye test.
They still don't consider it done. They've got signs to install for instance. There will be many more days in the sun.
"We don't get to play as often as we would like," Krause said.
Then Thomas paused in between a shovel full of mud.
"But we will play as soon as we're done here," he said and smiled.
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Australian Painters on the Nature of Creativity
Luke has exhibited publicly since 1975. His first major public exhibition Pope Alice presents Luke Roberts was in 1980. He exhibited at Bellas Gallery and then BellasMilani Gallery from 1987-2005 Philip Bacon Gallery 2006 and is currently represented by Milani Gallery, Brisbane and John Buckley Gallery, Melbourne.
Luke studied drawing at the Julian Ashton School in Sydney and Fine Art at the Queensland College of Art, Griffith University, Brisbane. He received his Master of Fine Arts degree from Queensland University of Technology in 2001.
From 1984-1987 he lived and worked in Europe.
He has received various public art commissions from the Queensland State Government and the Brisbane City Council.
Luke was a featured actor in Tracey Moffatts film Bedevil. The character drew on his performance work investigating the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
He is also both an adviser to, and patronized by Her Divine Holiness Pope Alice and fosters Her mission to Planet Earth as Camerlingo, tour manager, Master of Wardrobe, and Senior Curator of the Papal Wunderkammer. He has pioneered various embassies and consulates for her Divine Holiness around the globe including New York, Tokyo, Rome and Amsterdam. http://www.popealice.com
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At Church on the Journey, we accept and love people wherever they are on the road of faith. Some may be seeking to understand their own spirituality. Others may want to know more about Jesus Christ. Some may be ready to partner with Journey as we endeavor to further the Cause of Christ. And others may find themselves somewhere in between.
When considering the kind of relationship you want with Church on the Journey, we ask only that you visit with our minister—just so you can learn more about us. There are no tests to take. There are no dues to pay. While Journey embraces a series of identity statements that reflect the heart of who we are as a people, the bottom line is this: at Journey there is "no creed but Christ."
During a visit with the pastor, you will learn about God's vision for this church. We will talk about our ministries. We will talk about mission. We will also provide you with an opportunity to discover where you might fit in to serve Christ through the church.
At the end of our time together, you may have determined that Church on the Journey is not the place for you. On the other hand, you may be ready to accept Jesus Christ for the first time and wish to be baptized. Maybe you are a "seasoned" Christian and have found in Journey a place where you can serve. Or you may want to take things a little slower and "grow" awhile in the warmth and care of our Christian family.
Remember the bottom line: we want you wherever you are on the road!
Here's an important "sidebar": Our focus at Journey is not in attracting church members from other congregations—churched-folk are not whom God has called us to target. God has instead, brought us together to reach out to those who do not attend church and to those who are unfamiliar with the Good News of Jesus Christ. But with that said, we will love everyone who walks through our doors—we will turn no one away! In fact, we embrace the concept of multiple affiliations. In other words, should one wish to affiliate with Journey, we do not require a person to leave another church or "transfer out" just so they can belong to us exclusively. After all, we all belong to the One Body of Christ!
Here at Journey, we are reminded of the image of "journey" – an image of everyone on the road each and every day. These roads are filled with travelers scurrying down major thoroughfares, while others trudge down the beaten paths and uninhabited trails, one and all making the journey. But this journey is so much more meaningful when you choose to travel with others.
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I lit it and it just went WOOF!
I have personally selected this wide variety of clean, dry, convenient, ready-to-burn fuels, through many years of testing, to bring the selection of what I think are only the very highest quality fuels I can find. I test and burn everything from the heat logs, kiln dried logs and even the matches to test for quality. I visit all of my suppliers to see their processes and sample the product and even visit the forests to see the wood for the trees.
My aim is to help my customers get the very best from a wide variety of wood burning appliances and I hope the information contained on these pages will inspire anyone wishing to get more from their wood burning stove, multi fuel stove, solid fuel cooker, open fire or wood fired oven. Wood burning is simple, but sometimes you just need to know how, I hope I can help.
Why WOOF!
It is a very silly name, but I still like it, it is the expression we use inadvertently in the English language (possibly others) to describe in shorthand the way something lights very quickly. You will suddenly find yourself saying "it just went WOOF!" and possibly make a double uplifted hand gesture, like a positive shrug. Obviously I don't really want your stove to light too quickly but it's a nice expression and people seem to remember it. So, either WOOF! or Green Renewable Biomass Solid Fuels Ltd, and I know which one has more of a ring to it.
How did it start ?
WOOF! was created back in 2007 following my own efforts to heat and cook only using wood as a fuel. I found that whilst I told my caveman self it was rewarding to cut and stack my own firewood, it did not always fit in with the demands of everyday life. For the amount of firewood I needed; time wise, it was an arduous task. This combined with the use of lethal weapons such as chainsaws and axes, not to mention the noise, getting cold and wet and despite all the planning ahead, there was never quite enough in the log store come the bleak mid winter. I was a bit defeated so I started looking for a backup and I found it after a lot of searching, and WOOF! is the result.
So now you can acquire all the ammunition you need for your wood burner, range cooker or outdoor wood oven from my arsenal of wood fuels all hand selected after many hours very enjoyable trial and error.
Burning wood is simple, when you know how.
I have everything you need to light the fire first time with one match and to keep it going for as long as you want. The best selection of natural firelighters, from wood wool and wax to eco cardboard that will light logs or coal without morning sticks, I have instant lighting logs, you just light the paper wrapper and they burn for two hours. There are three main varieties of wood briquettes also known as Heat logs, Hardwood firewood logs dried in a kiln to make them burn hotter for longer in small handy bags, and in giant bulk bags for easy delivery. I have wood pellets in bags for wood pellet biomass boilers. There are a couple of long burning coal products for multi fuel stoves and woodcoal that will burn with the same characteristics as wood, latterly a range of very special wood briquette called il faggetto and il fioretto under the brand name O'Sole Mio from the Italian maker Sitta that is food safe for wood burning alfresco ovens is keeping me very busy and finally I have some lovely kiln dried kindling that I hope you will enjoy and persuade you to stick with WOOF! for all your Winter and Summer burning needs.
Keep warm,
William Lloyd
WOOF! Wood Fuel.
We deliver nationally, or click and collect from our depot in Somerset. For advice regarding wood burning please email or write to WOOF Wood Fuels Ltd, Unit 7, Daddon Moor, Clovelly Road Industrial Estate, Bideford, North Devon EX39 3HN


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Age of Daze Tickets
Age of Daze is a five-piece Canadian rock band from New Brunswick. In 2005, they released their first, self-titled EP. In 2007, their LP, Hollywood Ending, was put out by Universal Canada. Tracks like "Afflicted" and "Overrated" did well on Canadian radio charts, and led to the band being invited to tour with groups including Buckcherry, Papa Roach, and Rev Theory.
Age of Daze is made up of Tim Morrison on vocals and guitar, Matt McLaughlin on bass, Jamie Norrad and Pat Pelletier on lead guitars, and Brad Bailey on drums.


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Do you know what your retirement benefit will be or the best time to take it? In this class you'll learn about COLAs, taxation of benefits, estimated lifetime benefits, how to best coordinate spousal benefits and optimize benefits by health, life expectancy, earned income, taxes and overall financial goals.
PLEASE NOTE: Our instructors are hired to teach general concepts to groups of students, not to provide specific investment advice to individuals. Students should consult their own financial advisor or attorney before making any investment decisions based on specific examples used by our instructors.


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- John Green - a no-brainer...LOVE his works. Looking For Alaska was my first John Green book, and therefore it always will hold a special place in my heart :)
- Sarah Fine - new author...FANTASTIC author. She is SO wicked smart it's crazy. Her debut novel Sanctum: Guards of the Shadowlands is one of my top five all-time favorite books. 'Nough said :)
- Sarah Dessen - her books just make me happy
- Kieran Scott - I loved her He Said/She Said trilogy and can't wait to see what she writes next! I'm new to her work, so I'm excited to go back and read her earlier books! Yeah!!
- Miranda Kenneally - such a witty writer...love her sense of humor. I'll read anything she writes :)
Well...these are the FIVE authors on Auto-Buy for me. Sorry...don't have TEN at this point.
Who are YOU stalking? What authors do YOU keep on Auto-Buy? Perhaps YOUR favorite will become one of MY favorites!! I'm excited to hear from you!! Happy Reading!! ~Amie Beamer


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Monday, March 16, 2015
Rene David Basulto - Monsignor Edward Pace HS
MIAMI GARDENS | On Feb. 10, Msgr. Edward Pace High School students piled into the school's Innovation Center to watch and perform at the annual Open Mic Night hosted by the school's Literary Guild. Emceed by senior Justin Gerlin and overseen by Literary Guild moderator and Pace English teacher Katherine Palacio, the unique event provided a platform for Pace students to sing, read their own written poetry, perform standup comedy and spoken word, and play instruments.
Refreshments were served and sold by Pace Campus Minister Andres Novela and his Just.Ice.Coffee which benefits Pace High's Haitian sister schools. Some highlights included senior Kenea Sejour bringing the house down multiple times with several songs and junior Gabriela Gutierrez performing a piece on the violin.
Before performing an improvised jazz session on the guitar, senior Frank de Oliva spoke from the heart, saying, "I hope that everybody learns how to be self-confident Just be in yourself and just be yourself."


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If you came here from Tara's blog, then you are on the right track. If not, go back to Swirlydoos' blog and start from there. We have some amazing projects for you to see today!!
Make sure to leave a comment on all of the blogs for a chance to win!!!
Check out Swirlydoos on Facebook and Like Us!!!
Just take a minute and look at the GORGEOUS August collection,
"Passion Berry",
that Krissy has prepared for us this month:
So don't wait and grab yours while they are still in the Swirlydoos Store.
Beautiful You
And some close up's:
and became this:
Shabby Bottle Tray
Every month, there is a sketch included in the Main Kit, and this month well.... I soooo loved it.
and here's my take on it:
My Loyal Friend
And some close up's:
And here's my last project.....
From the Heart
"Passion Berry" kit.
1: Visit all of the blogs and leave a comment on each. This way we know you were there. Become a follower if you're not already. Take your time. There are REALLY beautiful things to see along the way.
2: Before you leave each blog, look for the "special" words and write it down.
Once you have visited all the blogs and collected all the special words, they will create a sentence.
3: Finally, go back to the Swirlydoos blog and leave a comment letting us know how much fun you had, tell us the sentence that was created with all of the special words you collected. Can't wait to hear from you.
My special words are : Until Someone
Have fun!


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To CS510 students,
The scores of the final exam are now available.
Please, check it on the KLMS website.
Brief feedback for your score is described in the Final exam total (Final exam 합계) category.
We attach the grading policy for this exam.
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Please upload your final report at KLMS also.
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Doctor insights on:
Safflower Oil Vinegar For Weight Loss
Can safflower oil with weight loss?
Dieters Beware, Pt.2: APPETITE SUPPRESSANTS (Acai berry, Whey, Hoodia, Beta glucan, Leptin, Guar gum, Hydroxycitrate)) Claim: The pills and powders can make you feel full, causing you to eat less. Science: There are few human studies confirming their effectiveness. Risks: Since they haven't been well studied, side effects are wholly unknown. (Ref. Time, 7/14) ...Read more
Losing Weight (Definition)
Many people resolve to lose weight in the New Year for different reasons. For those who are overweight or obese, there are many health benefits to losing weight. It can help decrease your chances of developing diseases including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, and even certain types of cancer. Low-calorie diets combined with increased physical activity are thought to be most effective long term. The healthiest weight loss regimen, therefore, is one that consists of making lifestyle changes that incorporate a balanced diet ...Read more
I'm trying to lose some weight, can simvastatin or metformin make you gain weight? Can you lose weight using cla safflower oil or any of the other one
Lose weight:
Changing weight is very simple. Eat fewer calories than you burn.
I recommend getting myfitnssspal. Enter everything you eat or drink for say a week. Then cut this down by 500 calories a day and you should lose nicely. Keep us posted. ...Read more
I've been taking cla safflower oil for a wk now to lose weight, I had bruises on my legs, not sure why and a wk later they're totally gone, what happene?
Bruise: Suspect you bumped your legs somehow. Are you taking aspirin? Better to get MyFitnessPal app and enter your food and exercise daily for a week. Then decide which foods to cut down to lower calories. Or increase exercise. Good luck. Easy in concept, difficult in execution. ...Read more
I've been drinking 2 teaspoons of vinegar for weight loss. Will it help?
No: It's great for salad dressing, but doesn't do anything for weight loss. That's an old wife's tale. Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or internet scams. The only way to lose weight is to eat less than your burn off through activity. It's 3500 calories to the pound. Good luck. ...Read more
What side effects are commonly associated with using apple cider vinegar for weight loss?
Lighter wallet: Hope you like the taste. Your wallet will be lighter, but not your weight. It's great on the salads you should be eating instead of higher calorie foods. Also increase your physical activity and exercise. Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or the internet. ...Read more
Hi is it ok to drink apple cider vinegar for weight loss when nursing?
Apple cider: If you are nursing a baby I would recommend that you don't drink your liquid until you have finished breast feeding. ...Read more
Is apple cider vinegar good for weight loss?
Sure...: ...as long as you consume fewer calories and burn more calories! ...Read more
Apple cider vinegar good for weight loss, is it?
Lifestyle changes: Apple cider does have anti inflammatory health benefits. Nevertheless, most people fail to lose weight because they have difficulty adopting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Low sugar intake, consume healthy fats and protein like fish chicken and turkey. Green leafy vegetables should makeup at east 1/4 of your diet. 30-60 mins of exercise 5 days/week. Minimal alcohol intake and 7-9 hrs sleep. ...Read more
Are there any weight loss benefits of store bought apple cider vinegar?
Unfortutately not: The claims for apple cider have limited proof, & it is an acidic irritant to the esophagus & interacts with various supplements & medications, leading to low potassium level (hypokalemia) and subsequent risks of: sudden death from abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia), low heart rate (bradycardia) with cardiovascular collapse, acute respiratory failure & death. ...Read more
Is the apple cider vinegar safe for weight loss, and for how many month should I take it?
For weight loss?:
Apple cider vinegar is safe to use, but it will not make you lose weight.
Reduce the amount of food you east and stop eating and do not eat fructose, high fructose corn syrup, and cut down on carbohydrates to lose weight. ...Read more
Is taking apple cedar vinegar 2 sp with water before each meal for weight loss has side effects?
Diet Myths: There will be no health benefits and this plan will not in any way increase your chances or any real or lasting weight loss. ...Read more
Hello. I'm trying to lose pre baby weight. Is it true that Apple cider vinegar is good for weight loss?
Not really: Unfortunately I think this is somewhat of a fad diet. I am not aware of any evidence that apple cider vinegar does anything to increase metabolism or aid weight loss. Sorry. ...Read more
How can apple cider vinegar aid in weight loss?
No, but...: No, but it's great on the salads you should be eating instead of higher calorie foods. Also increase your physical activity and exercise. Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or the internet. ...Read more
If apple cider vinegar pills safe for children 7 years and up for weight loss?
No proof of safety: Dietary supplements are marketed by manufacturers w/o any requirement by fda or other 3rd party to prove safety and/or effectiveness prior to marketing. In other words, companies are allowed to say whatever they want to convince you to buy their products. Check out 2 recent news articles: http://goo. Gl/bbmdcw (usa today) & http://goo. Gl/uilodl (fda via nbc) re lack of oversight & contamination. ...Read more
Can apple cider vinegar cause stomach ulcers when taken everyday for weight loss?
No problem: Apple cider vinegar is a weaker acid than stomach acid, and improves digestion it does not cause ulcers and is sometimes used to help heal them. ...Read more
I take Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) bcp. I want to start taking apple cider vinegar+nettle+chromium pills as a dietary supplement for aided weight loss. Will they interfere?
There's no easy fix: Weight loss is a difficult challenge-and any supplements or pills are unlikely to have a real effect. (Of course there are stimulants that increase your metabolic rate-but these are a bit dangerous since there could be side effects with those). I don't think this supplement you've mentioned will have an effect, so I wouldn't waste money on it. EXERCISE and eating right are much better alternatives ...Read more
Is apple cider vinegar good for losing weight?
There: Is a lot out there about consuming fermented products right now. Although no proof it works, there is likewise to evidence of harmful effects if in moderation. Drink it if you like it, otherwise focus on a healthy diet. ...Read more
It is true that apple cider vinegar helps lose weight? Is that food a termogenic?
No: Apple cider vinegar or any other vinegar isn't needed for good health. Apple cider vinegar is not an fda approved medication, so its effects and side effects are mostly uncertain (due to a lack of good research). As with everything else in life, too much can become a bad thing. That means a tiny bit of any vinegar a day might be fine, but taking a lot can hurt the body. ...Read more
Does drinking vinegar help you lose weight?
Not a bit:
Https://www. Kickstarter. Com/projects/1775472781/1708440999? token=378a5145
might be of some interest. ...Read more
How much apple cider vinegar should one drink to lose weight?
None: There is not evidence that consuming vinegar of any kind will help with weight loss. Weight loss comes from taking in fewer calories than burn every day. Over time, weight loss will occur. Stay hydrated - the body won't burn fat if you're dehydrated. ...Read more
Is apple cider vinegar is it safe to apply it on the fat I area in the body to lose weight?
Vinegar on Skin: Vinegar on skin will in no way lead to any weight loss, shrinkage of fat or any other benefit. It may very well damage the skin causing scarring and dryness. This is one of the most bizarre ways 'to lose weight' I have ever been presented in my twenty years in medicine to lose weight. It is 100% unlikely to be of any benefit. ...Read more
Will drinking apple cider vinegar with pure honey every night make you lose weight?
No.: The secret to weight loss is simple. Diet and exercise. Moderate your calorie intake with a sensible balanced diet and burn more calories than you take in. If you are very overweight or have medical problems, discuss starting an exercise routine with your physician before starting. Good luck. ...Read more
Can pomegranate vinegar help you lose weight? For my health safety
Best way is: To balance daily exercise and eating a healthy diet with fruits and vegetables. Pomegranate by itself is a high anti-oxidant fruit, as are many others touted to help lose weight, but if you look at the fine print, ALL of these claims say to add exercise for real weight loss. Stop eating processed, fried, GMO foods too. Eat greens cooked or raw, and even less meat. Hydrate more while working out 2. ...Read more
Can a mesomorph body type lose weight from drinking apple cider vinegar?
Drinking vinegar is: Not the solution. To lose weight insure that calories burned > calories consumed. Drink at least 8 - 8 oz glasses of water per day. Aim for at least 5 servings of vegetables ; 4 servings of fruit per day. Use whole grain when possible. Avoid sodas, alcohol ; junk carbohydrates. Get in a good mix of aerobic ; weight lifting exercises. ...Read more
Might I mix apple cider vinegar with juice instead of water to lose weight?
You can try,: Byt there is no prove it will work. ...Read more
Does the diet where u drink apple cider vinegar before every meal does it help lose weight
No: According to the national institutes of health, it is a myth that using apple cider vinegar, grapefruit juice. Etc. Before meals burns fats and contributes to weight loss. Loss weight by avoiding all processed sugars, flour, pasta, and rice. Eat a diet rich in vegetables and beans with plenty of fruits, nuts and whole grains. Add wild salmon and get healthy as well. ...Read more
Is it safe to drink apple cider vinegar to lose weight while breastfeeding?
Shouldn't B pbm: This shouldn't be a problem for baby. Your body will sort out what you ingest & this will not end up in the breast milk. ...Read more
Apple cider vinegar benefits, will it work on acne scars as well as help me lose weight?
Fad diet: Losing weight essentially comes down to limiting calorie intake and increasing calorie expenditure via exercise. I am not aware of apple cider vinegar specifically reducing acne scars other than to limit acne disease by decreasing calorie and oil intake. ...Read more
Can I take a diet supplement to lose weight after a hysterectomy, like raspberry ketone, apple cider vinegar, flax seed...Etc.?
Healthy eating: Very few dietary supplements have been shown to make any difference with weight loss. A better option is to work on diet and exercise. Make half your meal vegetables and fruits. Go for variety. And keep in mind that potatoes and french fries dont count. choose whole grains & limit refined grains. pick the healthiest sources of protein. Drink lots of water. Stay active. ...Read more
Lose Weight (Definition)
Many people resolve to lose weight in the New Year for different reasons. For those who are overweight or obese, there are many health benefits to losing weight. It can help decrease your chances of developing diseases including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, and even certain types of cancer. Low-calorie diets combined with increased physical activity are thought to be most effective long term. The healthiest weight loss regimen, therefore, is one that consists of making lifestyle changes that incorporate a balanced diet ...Read more


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Material Girl has booked some seriously rad girls to front its campaigns in the past, including Kelly Osbourne, Zendaya, Rita Ora, and Taylor Momsen. So when we heard that brand was celebrating its 5th anniversary, we knew the face of their latest ad rollout would be a big deal. Cue Sofia Richie. Clad in the brand's signature edgy-meets-girly creations, the 16-year-old model brings Madonna's label's latest campaign to life by flirtily posing next to a giant birthday cake among a sea of balloons and streamers. Simply put: she's the life of the party.
We caught up with Sofia to talk about Material Girl's latest collection, who's on her playlist, and her red carpet run-in with Anna Wintour. Click through our exclusive behind-the-scenes photos to read on!
"Material Girl's fall collection is a mix of flirty and edgy. It has romantic midi-dresses with cutouts that you can pair with really cool motorcycle jackets."
"The best part about modeling is dressing up and taking artistic photos."
"Meeting Anna Wintour at the Met Gala this year was an amazing moment for me."
"PartyNextDoor is currently on my playlist—he's great!"


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As state treasurer, my job does not include commenting about political advertisements. It does require, however, that I defend and help enhance Maine state government's vitally important credit rating.
Ensuring that all information about our credit rating is reported accurately protects the integrity of the data for those considering investing in our great state. That, in turn, strengthens our state economy and provides more private-sector jobs for our fellow Mainers.
More tax revenues are generated, allowing state government to help educate our kids, pave the roads and care for the most vulnerable among us. Maine's credit rating is serious stuff.
That's why I was surprised and disappointed to read about a misleading political TV advertisement in the Sept. 9 issue of the newspaper that references our state's credit rating. The Truth Test article, "Little detail, lots of truth in King ad" analyzes the TV ad by Angus King, one of the candidates for Maine's open U.S. Senate seat.
Our credit rating is a visible sign of Maine's economic and fiscal health. The rating weighs the state tax burden on businesses and families; government spending; public debt; energy and health care costs; the regulatory environment for companies; demographic data; and other relevant information.
A higher credit rating indicates a higher likelihood that the Maine economy will generate enough tax revenues to pay for state government programs and services, and to pay the interest and principal to investors who loaned us money by purchasing our "general obligation" bonds.
A lower credit rating points to a lower confidence level that enough tax revenues will be generated to cover those state government expenses.
Economic research firms, publications and media outlets regularly rank states according to their credit ratings. Entrepreneurs use these objective measurements to help assess state business climates in deciding where to start or expand their companies, and to create jobs.
Investors rely on credit reports to help identify the most secure and promising state bonds to buy, thereby lending money to those state governments to build roads, bridges and other infrastructure projects.
A state's credit rating is important business. All information relating to it should always be disclosed accurately and truthfully.
The political TV ad that I read about in the Sunday newspaper includes the troubling language "As governor, he … got the highest bond rating ever."
That didn't sound right, given my understanding of Maine state government's financial history. I dusted off piles of credit reports at State Treasury, and cross-checked the information with that maintained by the Legislature's Office of Fiscal and Program Review.
Unfortunately, I found that the TV advertisement is not accurate.
Maine state government earned "the highest bond rating ever" of AAA during 1978-91 by Standard and Poor's, one of three national credit rating agencies. It achieved the same top distinction of AAA from 1944-74 by Moody's, a second rating agency.
Maine has never been awarded the AAA score by Fitch, the third agency.
Unlike the claim in the political TV ad, our state's credit rating never reached the highest level by any rating agency during 1994-2002, while King served as Maine's governor.
Any public reference to Maine's credit rating is serious business, especially if authored by a current or former state government official. As state treasurer, it's my responsibility to make every effort to help assure the accuracy and truthfulness of this information in the public realm, and to set the record straight when necessary.
As a result, I strongly recommend that the contents of the aforementioned political TV ad be corrected as soon as possible.
Maine state government's credit rating is a visible economic and fiscal benchmark.
Misleading or incorrect credit rating information hurts the hard-working people of Maine.
Let's be diligent about always getting the facts right.
Bruce Poliquin is treasurer of the state of Maine.
Our View: Ignoring climate change puts Mainers in danger
Miser wonders how long to wait between oil changes
View from Away: $1B tax cut for the top 1 percent? That's rich
Maine Compass: State's ballot question system exploited regularly by outside interests
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Comedian and licensed physician Ken Jeong has bought a home in Calabasas, CA, for $3.95 million, as first reported by the Los Angeles Times. The seller of the 6,700-square-foot off-market listing was Moshe Barkat, CEO of Modern VideoFilm.
Barkat remodeled the four-bedroom, Tudor-style home, which now features a couple of offices, a screening room, and a temperature-controlled wine cellar that holds 3,000 bottles. Other details include a two-story living room and a master suite, with his-and-hers closets and access to a private balcony.
The exterior has an amazing vista of surrounding mountains and city lights, and two verandas that flank a swimming pool. The gorgeous blue pool is surrounded by a patio perfect for the outdoor Southern California lifestyle.
The gated home initially debuted on the market in September 2014, with a list price of $4.9 million. Subsequent price cuts reduced the asking price to $4 million in September 2015. The actor closed the deal in late September 2016 for $3.95 million.
Jeong, 47, is best known for his scene-stealing role as Mr. Chow in the popular "Hangover" film franchise. After starring on the cult hit "Community" for a few seasons, he currently stars in, writes, and produces the ABC comedy "Dr. Ken."
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I have been a massage therapist for years and practised a variety of natural therapies but it was not until I met Serge Benhayon that I really changed the way I worked, which then changed the way Byron Bay Mobile Massage operates.
Having been into alternative and complementary health techniques and modalities for years, I have often seen and heard about a lot of heath retreats and even thought of running my own Byron Bay Mobile Massage Retreat.
It seems that these days we are all living life in the fast lane, with busy lifestyles, high stress jobs, families to take care of not to mention all the other commitments that scream for our attention.
When you start your holiday with a Relaxation Massage, it gives you the opportunity to relax and reconnect to your body, a moment to tune in and feel where your body is at.
Often we are
• exhausted in pain
• stressed out
• experiencing anxiety
• or overwhelmed
• and the list goes on
The healing benefits of massage have been known throughout history and we don't need scientific research to know how great we feel when we take that time out for ourselves.
Often we are busy, stressed, exhausted and never seem to have any time for ourselves.
Making the time for a Massage for YOU on a regular basis is a great choice in taking care of your self.
Often people only have a massage once in a blue moon and treat the massage as a luxury rather than see the healing benefits of massage and make it a natural part of their wellness program.
I recently attended an Esoteric Yoga workshop on quality of being versus quantity of doing. Unlike the yoga classes that are all about postures and breath, Esoteric yoga allows you the time and space to connect to your body and be still.
I meet a lot of people with my work and I am often asked questions about my health and how I live, so I thought I would share with you my journey into choosing a gluten and dairy free lifestyle.
About 8 years ago I studied for a Diploma in Herbal Medicine, and part of that included two years studying Nutrition. I learned heaps, and I advised lots of clients to do this or try that, but I did not practise much of what I had learned. It's amazing that we can gain all this knowledge, yet ignore it. I was not practising what I was preaching!
I thought I was healthy!
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Why voters turning away from the major parties
by GDL
We are now only some days away from the election date and according to the latest polls, some 15% of voters are turning their backs on the major parties and will vote for smaller parties or independents. What has happened and why such a relatively high percentage of disenchanted voters ?
To understand that psychology let us turn back the clock some years.
The Australian Labor Party (ALP) was in the 50s and 60s, a rather radical left wing party fighting for the working class and the workers but since since the 80s when Hawke and Keating came to power they undertook major reforms, The ALP was then more of a center left party. In 2007 when Kevin Rudd (Kevin07) won an overwhelming victory over, the used by date Liberal, John Howard, the ALP, the party moved to the center, embracing a social democracy ideology. It was not a bad thing to open up the middle class as the latter are also victim of the liberal ideology of looking only only after their mates of the upper class. The new ALP also favoured free enterprise and recognised that the private sector is the motor of the economic growth and creation of jobs. Unfortunately the problem of the ALP started in 2007 when Kevin Rudd became arrogant and out of touch so much so that the ALP deposed of him as a first term Prime Minister. From there started the quarrels and division inside the ALP. One of the faceless men who knifed Kevin Rudd was no other than Bill Shorten, who is now the leader of the ALP, the man who wants to be PM. Julia Gillard, the first female PM of Australia, was a catastrophe when she went in bed with the extreme left wing, The Greens and legislated a carbon tax. She did not last long as she was again knifed by the same Bill Shorten to be replaced by the recycled Kevin Rudd. Obviously the ALP suffered a sever defeat at the 2013 elections. They were voted out or kicked in the backside.
The Liberal/ National coalition came to power in 2013, by default, led by the controversial and conservative right winger Tony Abbott. The new government immediately shown their colours in the 2014 budget when, in the name of reforms, they smashed the working class, the middle class, the families, the pensioners, the students, the unemployed while giving tax cut to big business and big polluters. Since then things went so wrong for the new government that Tony Abbott (Mikey Mouse) and his fat treasurer Joe Hockey (Donald Duck) were sacked. The, so called progressive Liberal leader, billionaire Malcolm Turnbull was installed in the PM's chair. The nation expressed a big sigh of relief. But for seven months Mr Turnbull turned around, talked about increasing the GST, the state tax, marriage equality, climate change, the need for renewable energy, did the talk without doing the walk , seven months as PM he did virtually NOTHING.
With this as the backdrop how do you want voters to trust someone who knifed two sitting prime ministers and and another one who knifed his first term and Liberal colleague PM ?? How can you trust these two men to be the guardians of the Constitution and the future of the nation ?? If you have watched the 4 corners program you will understand how Bill Shorten mutinously calculated and planned ,when he was at the ACTU, to be PM one day. It was not without walking on dead bodies or if you prefer "ambition demesuree" as the French will put it. No strange how he used the tactics or strategy to depose two PMs (Kevin and Julia) as he wanted to be caliph a la place du caliph !!!
How do you want voters to trust the billionaire Malcolm Turnbull to look after the interest of the poor and the vulnerable ? He is a successful businessman, a merchant banker. He is rich and money for him is not a problem. His problem is that he wants power and recognition. He wants to be the caliph and the world to respect him as the head of the Australian government. He wants to rule the country as a business, Malcolm Inc. His first move was to give big tax cut to his mates of the big business. The respected journalist, Paul Kelly, rightly said on Sky News that Malcolm is not a politician , he is not driven by ideology, he is a business man. Mind you, government comes and go but business continues to prosper. The banks continue to make billions dollars profit while the poors get poorer .
Now do you find it strange that voters are not listening to those who pretend to be our leaders and spitting on the ones who ambition to be our Prime Ministers ?
You might think that I missed the Greens but if yo think that the Greens are worth talking about, I am sorry as I think they are but dreamers. They do not deserve any attention.
Radio Kotak Australia
This is my space, my opinion and my views. I do not belong to any political parties and do not support any of them, be it in Australia or overseas. I am a journalist trying to be critical and objective and call a spade a spade. No political correctnes. Please contribute to the debate but Please keep comments civil. There are these things called libel laws.
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Saturday, 18 June 2016
Australian Politics
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As independent business consultant, facilitator and coach, I help organisations, senior leaders, and their teams to execute strategy, accelerate performance, succeed, and grow. My work includes corporate and divisional restructures, executive development, and cultural transformation programs at organisation, work-group and individual levels.
With over 20 years experience, I believe it's people that change performance. My approach guides leaders to tap the wisdom and passion of the workforce through more effective dialogue on the issues that matter to success, growth and improved performance. I help clients make sense of complex people and performance challenges that lead to more effective decisions, improved accountability and better business outcomes.
Prior to starting my own consulting business in 2008, I held internal corporate and management consultancy roles in Australia and Europe, working with organisations undergoing significant change. This has included work with Australian Unity, ANZ Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, CGU Insurance, Aon, UniSuper, Bausch & Lomb, SmithKline Beecham, Cable and Wireless, Sensis, O2 Ireland, ExxonMobil, BHPBilliton, Newcrest Mining, Orica, Hewlett Packard, EMC Europe, Myer, Harrods, CSL, Ansett Australia, Australia Post, Open Universities Australia, and a number of state government departments. Currently my clients include financial services, mining, energy, engineering, government, public health and not-for-profit sectors.
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- Mr. McGeehan's Science Homepage URL
Please note that all student materials for this course are kept in an online course location titled Blackboard's CourseSites, which is a password protected resource used by a majority of universities worldwide. Students are proficient at accessing this site regularly for school work, handouts, daily calendars, etc.
The link shared by clicking HERE is to a site for parents to view resources such as disclosure documents and daily class calendars.


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The Equalizer, as an entire season, fails. In comparison to a handful of other recent television shows with a similar subject matter, The Equalizer is rather week. The season opens with a strong pilot, it's intriguing and successfully sets up what's to come for the show's forthcoming episodes. This episode may be a little slow and repetitive, never really getting anywhere until the final few scenes, but it's the show's best episode. The episodes that follow are the downfall of this show. What went from a show full of potential, quickly went to a predictable, messy and clichéd series that doesn't manage to pack enough punch until its violent, explosive and thrilling season finale, with that final episode's only problem being that there just wasn't enough tension necessary for an episode of such great proportions.
With so many different stories to tell, some of the cast really needed to return for more episodes. The show does an outstanding job with its casting. Denzel Washington owns his character, creating a likeable yet incredibly violent hero out for justice. Even when we're forced to watch him do the same old thing episode after episode, he can do it in a way no other actor could come close to mastering. The supporting cast, as magnificent as a few of them are, just don't appear in enough episodes. Chloé Grace Moretz, who's provocative role is easily the second best performance in this series, isn't used to a great enough extent. Admittedly, her character wouldn't have a lot to do in the post-pilot episodes, but if we could check in on her every now and again then it would've make this direful series all the more respectable.
Throughout each of the episodes we're given brief glimpses of our primary antagonist. He begins by simply appearing for just a scene in each episode, but as the season goes on we're given more and more scenes with him in it, resulting in the final episodes to focus entirely on the threats he poses. Actor Marton Csokas does well with the character, giving him a sinister appeal, but his character has been seen in dozens of other films and shows. He is the most clichéd and unoriginal villain you could think of. He kills people just to send a message. He's covered in horrific and villain-like tattoos. And, the more stereotypical one, he's foreign. They don't come more generic than this.
The cinematography and direction work in some episodes, whereas they don't in others. This is a really odd point to make about this TV show, seeings as how the cinematographer and director stay consistent throughout the entirety of the show's air. Director Antoine Fugua, who's new to the small screen, understands how to get the best out of his top-notch cast. The visuals in the film are grotesquely shot too. Unfortunately this only happens in a few episodes, the first and last in particular. The other episodes can be tossed away, they rarely add anything to the overall plot.
To sum up, The Equalizer features some top-notch casting, grotesque camera angles and consistent direction, but they can't withstand the flimsy and messy plot or the episodes between the pilot and the season finale.
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Big Trouble in Little China #2 (Preview)
in Comic Previews Comment
- Story by
- Eric Powell and John Carpenter
- Art by
- Brian Churilla
- Colors by
- Michael Garland
- Letters by
- Ed Dukeshire
- Cover by
- Dan Panosian, Eric Powell, and Joe Quinones
- Publisher
- BOOM! Studios
Before, Jack Burton and Wang had to save Wang's kidnapped-bride-to-be. Now, Wang's the one who's been kidnapped and Jack Burton's back in action! Jack and Egg Shen travel through Chinatown's Black Road and the villains Jack faced before have something new on their mind: REVENGE!


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Daniel Baker, 21, was taken into custody in Montana on Monday. He was driving a car belonging to Marina Aksman, 50, who was found dead in her Vernon Hills home on April 1, when police pulled him over for speeding. He led officials on a brief chase before being taken into custody.
"They had him since Monday and hadn't contacted them. Never contacted them, actually. They were contacted last night by a series of reporters who told us he was there," said Genson.
Baker was charged with three counts of first-degree murder in Aksman's murder on Wednesday. She was bludgeoned to death with a baseball bat, police said.
"He's a young man. He has no prior record. There's no one incidence of anything approaching losing his temper that I know about," said Ed Genson, Baker attorney.
Aksman's daughter, Kristina, was also taken into custody with Baker in Cut Bank, Montana. Kristina was home at the time of the murder, but as the facts stand now she is not a suspect and will not be charged in connection to the murder, officials said.
"I'm really relieved that she's coming home and safe and sound. And I'm really glad that her boyfriend will be charged with murder," said Lauren Weber, Aksman's friend.
The Lake County Major Crimes Task Force will bring Baker back to Illinois either Thursday night or early Friday morning. He is scheduled to appear in court on a bond hearing in Waukegan on Friday afternoon.
Officials may hold a news conference after Friday's appearance and announce the motive.


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Internet-connected printers may not be at the top of IT leaders' list to secure, but they can be exploited.
This month, a notorious hacker conducted an experiment that involved searching online for printers on public networks and having them automatically print a flyer with anti-Semitic information. The hacker claimed to have accessed more than 20,000 printers, many of which were at colleges and universities, Motherboard reported. He didn't have to hack the printers or search hard to find them; they were hosted on the public Internet, which left them open to receiving print jobs from anyone through port 9100, reported Inside Higher Ed.
While printing fliers is relatively harmless, it can stall university network speeds if it's done at scale. These devices could also be used to find email information and infect a network with malware, Inside Higher Ed reported. This incident gives IT leaders a reason to consider removing university printers from the public Internet.


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Come Together and Comment Forever in Your Indefinitely Infinite Open Thread
Every comment is a brick in the bridge to whatever comes next for us.
Here we go again! Really quick, here are the topics that our editor's list wouldn't write about. This week was fun and brainstormy -- lots of laughing on the floor and performing cult initiation rituals (more on that later), so you can guess that my priority was not forcing these lovelies to write stuff. Here are the timely topics that you will most likely never read about on this site:
Which of these topics are you especially bummed to see missing?


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Mom's First Lush Haul
For Christmas this year my brother and I wanted to get my mom a Lush wrapped gift set but we are all very new to Lush products and we had no clue what she would like. So this year we just gave her a shopping spree instead. A few days ago I took my mom to Lush so she could pick out her goodies. She was very overwhelmed when we first walked in, but then we focused on what she wanted and she was able to pick out a few goodies to try. I also took advantaged of Lush's BOGO Sale and something for myself. Read on to see what all we got her. (She said it was cool for me to post her haul.)
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Get clean with two scrubby delights
Perfect for the shower, these scrubby delights will bring a refreshing burst of sea-inspired goodness to any bathing ritual. Ocean Salt is packed with sea salt to soften as it scrubs away dirt and dead skin while fresh avocado, coconut, lime and vodka keep skin bright and fresh. Sandstone is our scrubbiest soap with plenty of sand and seductive citrus notes to keep beach bodies as smooth as possible. Hop in the shower and take your body and your senses on vacation!
Mint Julips
Mint-chocolate pout polish
Just like
the scrumptious cocktail served in hot southern summers, Mint Julips is
packed full of fresh peppermint and sweet castor sugar. Peppermint is
responsible for that 'tingly feeling' you get after brushing your teeth
or using lip balm, so we thought it would make a perfect addition to our
lip scrub! Plus, it makes Mint Julips tastes like a big, creamy bowl of
mint chocolate chip ice cream.
It Started with a Kiss
The fairest tint of all
All romances
start with one, so why shouldn't it be the most life-changing kiss
you've ever had? Tint your lips with fresh apple infusion, warming
cinnamon and a hint of white chocolate. Inspired by a certain
apple-biting princess, It Started With A Kiss paints your pout an
irresistible shade of ruby red, sure to lure your prince (or princess)
charming from the path they had mistakenly wandered off on. No one will
be able to resist your tempting pout when you wear this, and kissing
will swiftly follow.
Baked Alaska -sold out (May still be available in stores Buy One, Get One Free)
Citrus surprise!
Citrus surprise!
When the weather outside is frightful, lathering up with Baked Alaska is delightful! Made to look like a giant snowball, this zesty soap reveals it true colors when sliced. A fresh and uplifting blend of organic lemon myrtle, grapefruit and stress-relieving ylang ylang oil make for a sweet and refreshing blast from head to toe.
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Time for some more wishes!
1. 1980s Ruffle Flats
How amazing are these shoes?? I want them!
2. Rose Necklace
I'm usually not a fan of gold, but this necklace is gorgeous.
{A great gift idea for Mother's Day too!}
3. Alma Long Knit Skirt
I'm totally into long skirts right now. Especially if they're striped!
4. Madonna Concert Tickets
I soooo want to see her tour this summer! But I think I'll be moving into
my new apartment the weekend she comes to town :(
What's on your wish list?
Comment! Or if you have a blog, grab the graphic up top & link me! :)


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TAKENAKA EUROPE Offices
40 Years in Europe
Since TAKENAKA EUROPE was founded in 1973 in Düsseldorf, Germany as an European subsidiary of Takenaka Corporation, the business has expanded to most of the European countries including the countries of Central and Eastern Europe.
TAKENAKA EUROPE has completed over 1500 projects in 13 European countries, ranging from commercial, industrial to institutional and residential works. The total organization in Europe consists of over 300 employees.
We have achieved a strong reputation for an ability to adapt to European environments and proceed with clients in a spirit of localization. Through teamwork, a thorough understanding of the process and a "right first-time" attitude, TAKENAKA EUROPE offers clients quality, efficiency and the assurance that their projects will be completed satisfactorily to the specified standards, within the budget and on time.
Company profile of TAKENAKA EUROPE
Company name: TAKENAKA EUROPE GmbH
President: Masayuki TAKINAMI
Directors: Beom-Yong Sung, Takeshi Yanagi, Shoichiro Shibuta
Address: Grafenberger Allee 136, D-40237 Düsseldorf
Postfach/P.O.Box: 10 49 13, D-40040 Düsseldorf
Registration: Düsseldorf HRB 4453, USt-IDNr./VAT-No.: DE121310595
Employees: 321 (as of 1st Jun. 2013)
Sales amount: 128.564.599 EUR (2012)
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Paper Making!
Led by Jessie Shoraga
Sunday, Aug 31, 2-4:30pm
$10 owner/ $15 non-owner
Join mixed media artist Jessie Shoraga for a night of paper making. Class will learn the basics of paper making with supplies that can be found at the Co-op. No prior experience required, materials provided.
Date and Time:
Sunday, Aug 31st 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm


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Address by ANC Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa at the ANC Gauteng manifesto launch rally in Atteridgeville
19 January 2014
Today we launch our manifesto in Gauteng Province. It is a manifesto that will lead us to victory in the upcoming 2014 National and Provincial elections.Our manifesto is dedicated to Tata Madiba and is about carrying Madiba`s legacy forward and getting us to continue to act together to move South Africa forward.
While we have made significant progress over the last 20 years towards the achievement of a better life for all, the 2014 election is about the future.This election are about the steps that we need to take as a nation to move South Africa forward. And it is about the work we still need to do to tackle unemployment, poverty and inequality.
The ANC election manifesto outlines far-reaching measures to grow our economy, create work and improve the quality of life of all South Africans. These measures are ambitious, and yet achievable and affordable.
20 years ago we began a journey to eradicate the legacy of apartheid. We have the experience. We are not mafikizolos or mafika namahlanje or mafika kusasa. We know how to govern. The lives of our people have vastly improved and South Africa is a much better place than it was before 1994.
The achievements of the last 20 years provide a foundation on which we can build a better South Africa for everyone. They give us confidence that, working together, we can indeed do more. And they demonstrate that the ANC has the ability, the desire, the experience and the commitment to continue to lead the ongoing struggle for a better life for all.
Significant progress has been made in many areas - in the provision of housing, electricity, water, sanitation and infrastructure; in reduction of maternal and child mortality; and in access to basic education.
We have put in place a democratic constitution, a bill of rights and robust democratic institutions. We have worked hard to transform the fragmented apartheid state into a developmental state that can serve the interests of all South Africans.
We halted the economic decline of the final years of apartheid and set the economy on a path of growth. Before the global financial crisis of 2008, we had enjoyed the longest period of sustained economic growth in our history, and we were steadily creating new jobs in the economy.We have not been sleeping on the job.
Over the last 5 years, the ANC has worked together with all South Africans to do more to fight poverty and unemployment and reduce inequality. Despite the negative global economic situation, we built on the social gains achieved since 1994. More of our people were lifted out of extreme poverty; we created more jobs; expanded social grants; gave access to housing and basic services to our people; and further improved access to better education and health care. The economy regained the one million jobs lost as a result of the 2008 global economic crisis. Employment is now higher than it has ever been.
We have put in place the National Development Plan. We have developed our capacity to monitor and evaluate implementation at all levels.We are taking bold and decisive steps.The challenges facing our country are immense. Poverty, inequality and unemployment still affect the lives of many people. Corruption continues. Our economy continues to feel the effects of the global economic slowdown. This calls for bold and decisive steps to place the economy on a qualitatively different path.
In the next five years, the ANC will advance the objectives of the NDP to eradicate poverty, increase employment, create sustainable livelihoods and reduce inequality by 2030.
Together we will empower young South Africans through access to training, work experience, jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities.Twice as many young people attended university and twice as many graduated in 2012 than in 1994. Students from FET colleges and universities of technology will be placed in workplaces to gain practical work experience.
The public sector will increase the number of spaces for FET graduates and unemployed graduates to get experiential training.The private sector will be encouraged to make use of youth employment incentive schemes. We will introduce new regulations to ensure there is no displacement of older workers.
Together we will transform our rural areas.We have done much to address the legacy of land dispossession.Through our land reform programme, 5,000 farms have been transferred to black people, benefiting over 200,000 families. Nearly 80,000 land claims have been settled, benefiting 1.8 million people.But many people still do not have access to land and do not have the means to productively farm the land. Rural areas are underdeveloped and poverty is widespread.
In the next five years, the ANC will focus on meeting the basic needs of rural people, land reform and rural enterprise development.
- We will invest in agricultural infrastructure in support of small-holder farmer development, prioritising former homeland communal areas.
- The willing buyer, willing seller approach no longer works. We will implement the provisions in the Constitution to speed up land reform.
Together we will ensure decent living conditions and sustainable human settlements.Our housing policies have led to the growth of home ownership and expanded access to basic services.Over 3.3 million free houses have been built, benefiting more than 16 million people. About 12 million households have access to electricity, 7 million more than in 1994.Around 92% of South Africans have access to potable water, compared to 60% in 1996.Nearly 500 informal settlements have been replaced with quality housing and basic services.
Over the next five years, the ANC will:
- Improve housing conditions in all informal settlements, and unlock well-located land, especially state land, for affordable housing.
- Provide 1 million housing opportunities.
- Connect an additional 1.6million households to electricity.
- Ensure universal access to running water and sanitation.
Together we will improve and expand education and training.We have done much to improve access to education, and have achieved progress in a number of areas. The matric pass rate, for example, increased from 60% in 2009 to 78% in 2013.Loans and bursaries to poor students grew from 2.3 billion in 2008 to 8 billion in 2013. Today, over seven million learners are in no fee schools, up from five million in 2009.
Education and training must be available to all, focusing on young children, students and adults. This requires, among other things, a comprehensive and integrated post-school education and training system.
Over the next five years, the ANC will:
- Work towards implementing two years of compulsory pre-school education and community-based initiatives to prepare children before the foundation phase of formal schooling.
- Make interventions, through curriculum and assessment policies, to improve performance in our schools.
- Give ongoing attention to teacher development. Teacher colleges linked to universities will be re-opened and in-service teacher training intensified.
- Continue to work towards the eradication of illiteracy through the Kha Ri Gude mass literacy programme.
- Open two new universities to students and build 1,000 new schools.
- Enrol one million students in FET colleges in 2014 and an additional 500,000 students in the next five years.
Together we will ensure quality health care for all. We have made great strides in improving the health of all South Africans.Through the `prevention of mother to child transmission` programme, the number of babies born HIV positive was reduced from 24,000 in 2008 to 8,200 in 2011. Average life expectancy has increased.
Over the next five years, we will implement the NHI.
- We will intensify the campaign against HIV and AIDS to ensure at least 4.6 million people receive antiretrovirals, and expand the male circumcision and HIV-counselling and testing programmes.
- Ensure chronic medication is available and delivered closer to where patients live, benefiting hundreds of thousands of south africans.
Together we will expand comprehensive social security.Over the last 20 years, the number of people receiving social grants has increased from 3 million to 16 million.
We will increase the number of qualified social workers.
Together we will fight corruption and crime.The ANC is committed to a corruption-free society, ethical behaviour across society and a government that is accountable to the people.Corruption is a broad societal problem prevalent in both the public and private sectors, requiring the commitment of all actors in society to eradicate it.
We must strengthen the bonds of trust and solidarity with our people where these have been broken and continue to listen to and effectively communicate with our people.As the ANC, we need to be at the forefront of efforts to tackle corruption. That effort must start within the movement. We will act against ANC members and ANC elected representatives found guilty in a court of law.
- Public servants will not be allowed to do business with government.
- ANC leaders found guilty will be required to resign
- We will pursue action against companies involved in bid rigging, price fixing and corruption in past and current infrastructure build programmes.
Together we will build a united nation and promote social cohesion. The implementation of our manifesto requires that we all contribute.It builds on our collective identity and national pride as South Africans, and the fact that we have the capacity to act in social solidarity with one another and advance the values of our constitutional democracy.
A nation united in diversity and common purpose can move the country forward.
- In the next five years the ANC will strengthen participatory democracy in workplaces, schools, hospitals and clinics, and in our communities.
- We will promote a culture of dialogue, accords and commitments across society as part of our national effort to build a social compact for growth and development.
- Most importantly, we will continue to work to ensure public representatives are constantly in touch with the people and listen to people`s concerns and needs.
Register now to vote.We need to keep on improving people`s lives and opening up opportunities.To move forward, every South African needs to be part of determining the direction the country will take.We are therefore calling on all South Africans who have not yet done so to register to vote.
Voting stations will be open for registration on the weekend of 8 and 9 February.People can also register now at their municipal offices during office hours.Even if you have registered before, we encourage you to go and check that your name is on the voters` roll with your details correctly captured.
Let us make sure that Gauteng remains ANC territory.
Let us show them who we are.
As the ANC, we further pledge to remain true to our values of courage, service, self-sacrifice, human solidarity, integrity, humility, honesty, hard-work, self-discipline and mutual respect.We will work with our allies and the people to move South Africa forward through the commitments we have set out in this manifesto.
As the leading political representative of South Africans, with unmatched experience, capacity and political determination, the ANC will work to mobilise and unite all our people around this manifesto.